In the pocket of special interests

Just who or what are special interests? It would seem that it is only big business, at least as it is spun in the campaigns and press. But there are other special interests. Unions. Lawyers. Racial groups. Religious groups. Issue groups (environment, war, choice, etc). Welfare recipients. The elderly. To think of these as not being "special interests" is just naive or biased, depending on how you justify your denial.

Obama has attracted several "special interest" groups to his campaign. Assuming he becomes president, it will be interesting to see how unbiased he is concerning the rights, advantages and privileges these groups desire.

One candidate's special interest group is the other candidates base of support.